Meno

I just read an article which makes a very convincing argument that the video released by Uber was actually way underexposed. The area was actually very well-lit and the victim didn’t actually “come out from the shadows.” The driver should have had no problem stopping in time.

https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/general/1495970/watch-video-of-self-driving-uber-crash-released-experts-say-system-should-have-spotted-woman.html

Watch the video. It’s true that a human couldn’t have stopped in time, but the car should have been able to stop itself.

with an AR-15 you can simply blow the lock off the door

No one does that in real life. Extremely difficult and extremely dangerous.

I haven’t had a leben in ages, but my wife says that the proper way to do it is to shake it, poke a hole in the foil with a straw, and then drink it with a straw.

Health, please explain how believing in “Spinoza’s god” is worse than denying the existence of God altogether?

iac, what if the other person follows the same advice you just offered?

Just another reason to ask if he’s a Coffee Room member.

Ask him if he’s a member of the coffee room. That’s a good conversation starter.

This is where Bitachon comes in

So you’re saying girls should be willing to marry a guy with no forseeable way to support her long-term, and just have bitachon that it will work out? Who’s being the picky one now?

The wife’s salary belongs to the husband.

And in exchange, the husband is obligated to support his wife.

Surely that’s what you meant, right Joseph?

For those that have the funds a fire sprinkler system
Is the best investment to protect lives and property.

A sprinkler system would ruin a lot, if not most, of your property. If you have so much money you’re better off putting a fire retardant coating on everything in your house.

A container of herring and a sleeve of crackers

In that case, as a chumrah, one should avoid all other forms of alcohol to ensure that one’s drunkenness is caused by wine.

Excellent point. Many people are makpid on this.

Where do you get this idea that getting drunk on Purim is a chumrah?

I understand that it’s not one of “the four mitzvos of Purim,” but the Shulchan Aruch says “Chayav…”

Still not getting it.

-Talking about eating a lot of food is a fat joke?

-“Extreme fundraising” is not intended to be serious, it’s supposed to attract attention. What’s wrong with joking about that?

-There’s something wrong with oorah making fun of themselves in their own video?

The real irony is that a rant like this will no doubt just get them more publicity

I’m overweight and I don’t feel insulted

So what your saying that if the ac had a built in timer (which are available on the market) then reb moshe would be ok with it just like a built in t-stat on shsbbos

You know that sound your palm makes when it hits your forehead? That.

There is NO rational reason why anyone should ever drink to excess (defined as more than they would ordinarily drink) on Purim any more than any other yom tov

The fact that it’s mitzvah is not a rational reason?

If you want to give svaros why people shouldn’t drink, go ahead – I might even agree with you. But don’t try and pretend that halachos don’t exist.

By definition, an assault rifle must be capable of automatic fire. They’re virtually impossible to get ahold of.

People have to stop using that term in these discussions

Can someone please define for everyone here the following terms:

-Semiautomatic weapon
-Automatic weapon
-Assault Rifle

Thanks

You hear that Meno? (Or is this one of those funny things you were talking about?)

I didn’t make up that funny example myself. I saw it in the Mishnah Berurah. The Mishnah Berurah uses that example regarding the issue of covering your head for mentioning Hashem’s name in general, not
specifically for bentching or davening. It’s clearly two separate issues.

I know these things because I actually looked in the Mishnah Berurah, rather than listing sources that I saw in a footnote or forum somewhere without seeing it inside.

What is the possible concern with eating raw salmon versu raw tuna, flounder, snapper or any of over 20 other types of kosher fish which are served at restaurants with Chassideshe hashgacha. With proper preparation and monitoring for possible worm infestation, raw fish is raw fish.

Huh?

People who are bentching and don’t have their hat available will often place their sleeved arm over their head while they’re bentching.

I’ve also seen people do funny things, but I’m still not convinced that this is what the Mishnah Berurah holds.

and it also says not with the KOVEA KOTON SHEHTACHAS HOKOVEA. it seems that the Mishna Berurah understands that the there a two coverings, a small one under the big one and both were worn at the same time.

Eh. Based on the context, I would say that’s a weak proof. He just means not the small kova that is commonly worn under a hat. If there was a specific inyan of two coverings, he would have said it straight out.

I’ve seen rabbonim take off their yarmulkes as they put on their hats for davening.